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Nick Foles: Believe It Book Review

Coming off of his fairy-tale season, Eagles' quarterback Nick Foles has published a book, entitled BELIEVE IT, that chronicles his story.  The book is 236 pages, is published by Tyndale, and has some photos inserted in the middle. It reads like a high quality director’s commentary on a blu-ray. It really pulls back the curtain of the fickle nature of the NFL.  What really hits home in this book is the real strive for authenticity that Foles seeks in his storytelling. He wants the reader to know that he is just like them, full of both failure and success. The stories and experiences he shares are genuine and heartfelt.  Another key theme of the book is providence. Everything happens for a reason. As his story unfolds, it becomes apparent that God is dealing with him in a very purposeful way, though he (like all of us) couldn’t see what was happening at the time.  This book is very moving. Nick Foles is a Super Bowl MVP, but you probably wouldn’t know ...